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RV12 UFW

2012 BMW Z4

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,185 mi
Last recorded48,185 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW Z443,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 UFW
MakeBMW
ModelZ4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 48,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn, both N/S&O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 48,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn, both N/S&O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 44,289 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,293 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 40,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 39,865 miles

Offside Rear Inner additional stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Fail 2 Mar 2021 39,856 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner additional stop lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2020 39,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 13 Mar 2019 39,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 36,862 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily perished and has a cut on sidewall-225/35/19

Pass 23 Mar 2017 29,433 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 21,602 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 13,570 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z4?

Based on 699,787 MOT tests across 46,739 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
3,672
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
46,739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,961
coil spring broken 6,689
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,893
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,843
coil spring fractured 5,828
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RV12 UFW is a 2012 BMW Z4 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 BMW Z4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 43,358 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW Z4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,961 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV12 UFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z4 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this BMW Z4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RV12 UFW registered?

RV12 UFW is a 2012 BMW Z4, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is RV12 UFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 UFW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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